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Grandmothers Against Gun Violence

Grandmothers Against Gun Violence
Childrens Firearm Safety Alliance

We are a coalition of physicians, law enforcement, prosecutors, lawmakers, and gun violence prevention advocates focused on reducing shootings by children with unauthorized access to loaded, unsecured access to firearms – through policy advocacy, legislation and education.
Jr. Newtown Action Alliance

Newtown Action Alliance is a Newtown-based, national grassroots organization formed after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings. Our mission is to achieve the steady and continuous reduction of gun violence through legislative and cultural changes. Students from Newtown High School working to Honor With Actionto End Gun Violence in America for 5 years never forget the 26.
MASK Mothers/Men Against Senseless Killings

MASK (Mothers/Men Against Senseless Killings) was established in 2015 as a way to put eyes on the streets, interrupt violence and crime, and teach children to grow up as friends rather than enemies. A group of caring individuals in the community began to simply hang out on the block, cook food, and emanate love. MASK is a force that empowers us to be the voice of change, safety, and presence for our families and communities. As individuals joined together, our many voices are amplified as one.
Ferguson Youth Initiative (FYI)

Ferguson Youth Initiative is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization serving the youth of the Ferguson community. FYI empowers teens from Ferguson and surrounding communities to become productive, positive, and contributing members of the community.
Newtown Action Alliance

Newtown Action Alliance is a Newtown-based, national grassroots organization formed after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings. Our mission is to achieve the steady and continuous reduction of gun violence through legislative and cultural changes.
ENOUGH

Ending Gun Violence for a Safer, More Peaceful Nation. The ENOUGH Campaign, grassroots movement founded in CT post-Newtown massacre, stands for change.
Long Islanders for Gun Safety

Grassroots Group. Pleading with regular folks to become politically and socially active. Gun SAFETY. Wide eyed dreamers.
Giffords Law Center

Giffords Law Center has 25 years of experience fighting for the laws, policies, and programs proven to save lives from gun violence.
Man Up!

MAN UP! INC’S mission is to serve urban neighborhoods as a Multi-Cultural, social service Agency for Neighborhood improvement and for the complete Understanding of emergency Preparedness!
Chicago CRED

Chicago CRED (Creating Real Economic Destiny) was created in 2016 by Emerson Collective, a social impact organization founded and run by Laurene Powell Jobs, along with former U.S. Education Secretary and Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan. Our singular purpose is to achieve a transformative reduction in Chicago gun violence.
Chicago Youth Peace
Recap

An organization that seeks to end the era of violence in our neighborhoods and communities.
Cities United

Cities United is a national initiative led by mayors to end violence against African American men and boys and to create safe, healthy, hopeful communities
National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform

The National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR) is a non-profit organization providing technical assistance, consulting, research, and organizational development in the fields of juvenile and criminal justice, youth development, and violence prevention. NICJR provides consultation, program development technical assistance and training to an array of organizations; including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and philanthropic foundations.
LIFE Camp, Inc.

LIFE Camp incorporates best practice in youth violence prevention and intervention and tailors activities to fit the unique community ecology and culture in the neighborhoods we serve. According to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, effective prevention of youth involvement in gangs includes: community mobilization, social intervention, opportunities for educational and vocational advancements, and organizational change. LIFE Camp, Inc. uses a unique and creative application of music/arts, film and service as a powerful vehicle to implement these strategies in communities with youth.
Advance Peace

Advance Peace is dedicated to ending cyclical and retaliatory gun violence in American urban neighborhoods.
Community Justice Reform Coalition (CJRC)

Community Justice Reform Coalition (CJRC) is a national advocacy coalition that promotes and invests in evidence-based policies and programs to prevent gun violence and uplift criminal justice reforms in urban communities of color.

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